North West Legislature Portfolio Committee on Economic Development and Environment to Convene Stakeholder Engagement on Illegal Mining and Unauthorised Wash Plants
The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, chaired by Hon. Mpho Khunou, will convene a stakeholder engagement to address growing concerns relating to illegal mining activities, unauthorised chrome wash plants, environmental degradation and enforcement challenges in the North West Province.
The engagement follows concerns raised by the Committee regarding regulatory gaps, environmental compliance, illegal mining operations and the need for improved coordination among government institutions responsible for enforcement.
The meeting is scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, 04 June 2026
Time: 09h00
Venue: Brits White Hall, Madibeng Local Municipality
The meeting will bring together the provincial Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, the national departments that includes the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, as well as other relevant stakeholders, to deliberate on measures aimed at strengthening regulation, improving compliance, enhancing enforcement capacity and safeguarding affected communities and the environment.
The Committee will also engage with the Chairperson of Women in Tourism to discuss matters affecting the tourism sector and opportunities for women’s participation and growth within the industry.
Members of the Media who would like to be part of the meeting can contact Ms. Namhla Luhabe on 0795270628
Ends
Issued on behalf of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism – Hon. Mpho Khunou
Kabo Letlhogela
Media Liaison Officer – Communications
North West Provincial Legislature
Tel : (018) 392 7000
Cell : 079 879 1448
Fax : 086 695 3784
email : kabol@nwpl.org.za
Website: www.nwpl.gov.za
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